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INFIRE8 - Macromedia Fireworks 8 - Level 1

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You have probably worked with some of the web design applications to create graphics for the web. However, you would now like to have better control over editing vector and bitmap graphics and also make web graphics appear the way you had intended. In this course, you'll work with some of the tools and features of Fireworks 8 to create and edit vector and bitmap graphics, apply interesting effects, as well as add graphical text to web pages.

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Prerequisites

Before taking this course, students should be familiar with the basic functions of their computer's operating system, such as creating folders, launching programs, and working with Windows. Students should also have basic Windows application skills, such as copying and pasting objects, formatting text, saving files, and so on.

Detailed Class Syllabus

Lesson 1: Getting Familiar with the Fireworks Environment

Topic 1A: Explore the Fireworks Environment

Topic 1B: Examine the Types of Graphics

Topic 1C: Arrange Panels in Fireworks

Topic 1D: Navigate in Fireworks

Lesson 2: Creating Vector Graphics

Topic 2A: Create Graphics Using Vector Drawing Tools

Topic 2B: Create Basic Shapes

Topic 2C: Modify Vector Graphics

Lesson 3: Transforming Vector Images and Applying Live Filters

Topic 3A: Combine Shapes

Topic 3B: Create a Layer

Topic 3C: Use Rulers, Grids, and Guides

Topic 3D: Apply Effects to Vector Images

Lesson 4: Enhancing Bitmap Images

Topic 4A: Create Bitmap Images

Topic 4B: Edit Bitmap Images

Topic 4C: Apply Live Filters to Bitmap Images

Lesson 5: Adding Text to a Web Page

Topic 5A: Create and Format Text

Topic 5B: Reshape Text on a Path

Topic 5C: Merge Text and Graphics

Lesson 6: Optimizing Graphics for the Web

Topic 6A: Examine File Formats

Topic 6B: Optimize Images

Lesson 7: Working with Hotspots

Topic 7A: Create Hotspots

Topic 7B: Add Links to Hotspots

Lesson 8: Using Slices and Rollovers

Topic 8A: Slice an Image

Topic 8B: Apply Rollover Effects